Ash receptacle



24, 1929- s. J. KIMBALL 1,740,514

I ASH RECEPTACLE Filed July 16, 1928 Patented Dec. 24, 1929 UNITE!) fiTATES TE'I' @FFICE SAMUEL J. KIMBALL, 013 ELGIN, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, T0 VAN $ICKLEN CORPORATION, A CQPJPCRATION OF DELAWARE ASH REOEPTAGLE Application filed July 16,

This invention relates to ash receptacles, and includes among its objects the provision of a device of that character which may be mounted in the wall of a vehicle for example, and the front surface is substantially flush with the wall. Other objects consist in the provision of a receptacle which may be readily removed for emptying, but which is likewise accessible for deposit of ashes or the like while concealed in the wall or elsewhere of such vehicle.

These and other objects will be made more fully apparent and set forth in the following specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a front elevation of an embodiment of my invention illustrating one means of mounting it;

2 is a vertical section along the irregular line 2-2 of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 3 is a perspective of the receiver.

In the form illustrated, 10 indicates what I term a shell formed of metal or the like with the open front 10 and the back plate 10*. The shell is cup'shaped and provided with the side wall or flange 10 which in turn is provided with an angularly disposed peripheral rim 10 In the bottom of the'fiange or wall 10 is provided an aperture, portions 10 of the shell being downwardly bent to define the opening, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 for example.

A receiver 12 of any suitable configuration is provided to fit snugly in the aperture in the side wall 10 of the shell 10. This receiver is provided with spring tongues 12 adjacent one wall, and at the front upper edge is provided a projecting lip 12 The receiver 12 may be readily slipped into or out of the opening in the bottom of the side wall 10, the spring tongues 12 serving to frictionally contact with one of the portions 10 to secure the receiver against accidental displacement.

r The lip 12 may be readily engaged by the user when it is desired to lift the receiver from the shell 10 for emptying or for other the shell 10 is of suflicient size to permit free 1928. Serial N0. 293,187.

insertion and removal of the receiver 12 through the front opening 10*.

In Fig. 1, I have illustrated a means of mounting my device adapted, for example,

to the side wall of an inclosed automobile. l/Vooden cleats 1a are provided, the same 'being spaced apart sufficiently to accommodate the shell 10 and receiver 12. The cross cleat 15 extends between the two vertical cleats 14 1O affords an opportunity for ornamentation,

as it may be embossed, engraved, or otherwise decorated as desired. The back wall 10 also prevents the burning ends of cigarettes or cigars from igniting any of the upholstery.

It will be apparent that with the device illustrated and described, the ash receiver is substantially concealed from view, thus eliminating the unsightly appearance found in present day devices where accumulated ashes, cigar and cigarette butts are visible to passengers in a vehicle. The receiver is readily removed and inserted when it is-necessary to empty it.

It will be apparent that my invention is sus ceptible of modification, and I do not wish to be restricted to the form illustrated except as defined by the appended claims, properly interpreted.

What I claim is 1. An ash receptacle for mounting in the wall of a vehicle or the like comprising a shell open at one side and apertured at the bottom, and a receiver movable first into the said shell through said open side and thereafter into said aperture, and means to support said receiver in'said aperture for the reception of ashes or the like.

2. A shell for mounting in the wall of a vehicle or the like having an open front and a back plate portion, the wall surrounding said plate portion and having an aperture therein, said wall being provided with an angularly formed peripheral rim, a receiver for ashes and the like of smaller dimensions than the shell, whereby it may be moved into and out of said aperture and into and out of the open front of said shell, and means to support said receiver in ash receiving position relative to said shell.

3. An ash receptacle for mounting in the wall of a vehicle or the like comprising a shell having an open front and a back plate portion, a wall surrounding said plate portion and having an aperture therein, a receiver for ashes or the like movable into and out of said open front of said receptacle and mov able into and out of said open front of said shell, and means to releasably hold said receiver in said aperture.

4'. A shell having an open front and a back plate portion, a wall surrounding said plate portion and having an aperture therein, and a receiver movable into and out of said aperture and into and out of said open front of said shell, said receiver having an enlarged rim limiting the insertion of said receiver into said aperture.

. 5. An ash receptacle for mounting in the wall of a vehicle or the like comprising a shell having an open front and a back plate portion, a wall surrounding said plate portion and having an aperture therein, and a receiver movable into and out of said aperture and into and out of the open front of said shell, said receiver being provided with engageable means for use in inserting and removing said receiver.

6. An ash receptacle comprising a recessed shell having an open front, a back plate portion, and a surrounding wall, said wall being provided with an aperture and downwardly extending portions at the sides of said aperture, and a receiver conforming to the contour of said aperture and insertable therein, said receiver also being constructed for free movement into and out of said shell through the open front thereof.

7 An ash receptacle for mounting in the wall of a vehicle or the like comprising a cupshaped shell member having a back plate portion, an open front, and a surrounding wall forming a recess and mounted in said vehicle wall with the open front substantially flush with the surface of said wall, said shell wall being provided with an aperture at the bottom thereof, a receiver of lesser size than the recess in said shell, said receiver being movable into and out of the aperture in said shell wall, and means to support said receiver in outward relation with respect to said shell.

8. An ash receptacle for mounting in the recessed wall of a vehicle or the like comprising a cup-shaped shell member having an open front and arranged for mounting in said recess with the open front substantially flush with the wall of said vehicle, said shell memberhaving an aperture therein and an ash receiving receptacle constructed and arranged for insertion through the open front of said shell member into said aperture, and means to retain said receptacle in said aperture in concealed position behind the front of said wall.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification.

SAMUEL J. KIMBALL. 

